Eugene O’Kelly, at the age of 53, was on top of the world. He was the CEO of a...
Archive for category: Attention/Mindfulness
STOPWORTHY
Next week Gregg and I will be leaving for a self-guided bike tour in Italy to celebrate our 25th...
What Mistake are You Not Going to Make Today?
I am a big proponent of self-reflection. I’m also a proponent of action. They make a good team. Today...
The Anticipation of Suffering
“The Anticipation of Suffering is the Thief of This Moment” I was sitting in a gray, canvas camping...
Once in a Lifetime Encounter (ichi-go ichi-e)
Ichi-go Ichi-e is a Japanese phrase that literally means “one time, one meeting.” However it is often translated as “once...
Day Six and Seven of the Retreat – The Final Stretch
You’ve been here for five full days and you’ve done over 70 hours of self-reflection. You’ve witnessed your life,...
Day Four of the Retreat
It’s 5:50am and you hear the sound of the morning bell, announcing the start of a new day. You’ve...
Day Two of the Retreat
It’s Day Two of the Naikan Retreat at the ToDo Institute. What’s happening today? If you were spending the...








